Canopy CLT House

The house is wrapped in a series of gardens , the front fence is recycled brickwork with glimpses into the garden

North entry and garden with recycled brick screen wall

detail

tactile materials are used through the house

The main entry into the house is through a canopy and past a calming pond and garden

Entry

Entry pond

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brick screen

The CLT structure is left exposed in the interior which gives a sense of solidity to the spaces.

Kitchen

light filled spaces

In the rear living space, a high angled window brings northern light down into the room

Sculptural ceiling in rear living space

A fern garden sits in the kitchen

Birch plywood and stringybark feature in the kitchen

A cooling pool is located to the west

A verandah with sliding screens runs along the western side, helping to keep the house cool in summer and give privacy when needed.

pool and garden

The large Lillipilli tree that was retained on the site.

Western deck screening

The house has separated living spaces, one in the North and another to the South

Central stair

Stair detail

level one has a music and study spaces centred around the stair

Rooms are flexible with large sliding doors to open or close spaces

The CLT is expressed throughout the house

A large skylight washes light into the jewel like ensuite

Roof garden on level 1 gives outlook and shade to the upper rooms, landscaping by Outdoor Establishments

A music room looks over the roof garden, doors and shutters allow this to be opened or closed off

views to trees on roof garden

The tiny powder-room gets some gelato tiles

tree shadows

deck and landscaping

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